Heritage
Data Management & Processing
The
Superintendence of Cultural Heritage is responsible for all scientific
investigation regarding cultural assets such as the conduction of field work
and archaeological excavation, both terrestrial and underwater, and for the
full record keeping and management of documentation resulting from such
interventions. The Superintendence also has the role of evaluating art objects,
objects of cultural value and collections of such items.
Heritage and
Land-Use Issues
The role of
the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage includes advising and coordinating
with the Malta Environment & Planning Authority, on issues regarding land
use and development, to safeguard cultural heritage when considering
applications for planning permission relating to development effecting objects,
sites buildings or landscapes, which form part of the cultural heritage.
Movement of
Goods
The
Superintendence is responsible for the monitoring and control of the import and
export of goods which are of cultural significance, whether the movement is
temporary (for example, for exhibition or restoration purposes) or permanent.
The Superintendence has the role to issue permits needed for such movements. Read more...
International
Commitments
The
Superintendence of Cultural Heritage has the role to advice the Minister in
reporting and discussing issues of heritage with other international heritage
organizations. It also has a number of direct commitments with regional and
international institutions in relation to the conservation and promotion of
Malta’s cultural heritage on an international basis. As such it liases with
UNESCO, the Council of Europe, and the European Union. The Superintendence also
participates in European and Euro-Med programmes, both on a bi-lateral and a
multi-lateral basis.
Communciation
and Outreach
The
Superintendence aims at informing, educating and involving the public in its
role to preserve and promote Malta’s cultural heritage. As such, it is involved
through different means with sectors including the press and other media, the
general public, education, schools, Local Councils. (See Education and
Outreach).
National
Forum
The
Superintendence of Cultural Heritage is responsible for the preparation of a
annual report on the state of cultural heritage, which is then discussed by all
entities during the annual National Forum.
The State of the Heritage Reports can be viewed in the
PUBLICATIONS section (STATE OF HERITAGE)
Policy
Development
The
Superintendence of Cultural Heritage is responsible for the establishment of
policy, standards, and guidelines related to cultural heritage. It also has the
role of regulating heritage management plans and also to give advice to the
Government on heritage matters.